Parking changed. Is access actually better?

Woodstock changed downtown parking in August 2026. The current City guidance allows three free hours in municipal downtown lots, with payment for longer stays, and generally three free hours on downtown streets unless signs say otherwise. Overnight rules vary by lot. This is a concrete policy to evaluate—not a reason to assume that every parking complaint is solved or that parking caused every business difficulty. Ask whether people can find accessible spaces, whether longer-stay users understand their options and whether the change improves visits without undermining turnover. The answer needs observed use, clear signage and business and resident feedback.